Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 28 | 25 | 36 | 27 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 29 | 23 | 36 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bucks squeaked past the Rockets 116-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bucks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.